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White House 2 days ago

Mike Waltz faces post-Signalgate ‘brutal’ grilling from Dems in UN ambassador hearing

Democrats will likely zero in on Mike Waltz's involvement setting up a Signal group chat to discuss plans about strikes against the Houthis during his confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador.

US Navy 2 days ago

Navy's next-generation submarine program faces alarming delay to 2040

Navy's next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine faces delays until 2040, with costs projected between $6.7-8 billion per vessel compared to $4 billion Virginia-class submarines.

Politics July 9

Senate Republican moves to give US an edge on China in harvesting minerals for weapons systems

A new bill would allow the Pentagon to fast-track the mining of raw materials needed for weapons systems, which proponents hope will loosen China's stranglehold on critical minerals.

Media July 7

Hegseth vows to restore warrior mentality and raise standards in sweeping military transformation

Pete Hegseth shares his vision for rebuilding the military with a focus on 'warrior ethos', equal physical standards, and reflects on Operation Midnight Hammer's success.

VIDEO July 5

Lara Trump: 'I have not seen a Republican Party this united in my entire lifetime'

'My View with Lara Trump' host Lara Trump discusses the Trump administration and GOP's agenda wins as the president signs the 'big, beautiful bill' into law and her workout with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Pentagon July 4

200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration

Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE operations, performing non-law enforcement duties.

Navy June 27

Hegseth announces Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader renamed after Medal of Honor recipient

Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.

Defense Spending & Budget News June 27

Pentagon unveils $961B budget request: Fund for Golden Dome, missiles and drones, fewer F-35 jets

Trump administration unveils $961 billion Pentagon budget with $848.3 billion in discretionary funding, featuring cuts to F-35 purchases and increased investment in drones.

Pentagon June 26

Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they 'cheer against Trump' and Iran strikes

Defense Secretary Hegseth accused the Pentagon press corps of deliberately undermining Operation Midnight Hammer's success against Iran's nuclear program due to anti-Trump bias.

White House June 26

Iran, Israel and US agree that Islamic Republic nuclear sites were 'badly damaged' despite leaked intel report

President Trump’s historic precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites over the weekend hit their targets and “destroyed" and “badly damaged" the facilities’ critical infrastructure — an assessment agreed upon by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Israel, and the United States.

VIDEO June 25

Trump, Hegseth slam ‘fake news’ reports questioning success of Iran strikes

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discuss coverage of the U.S. strikes on Iran during a NATO summit press conference.

Russia June 22

Russian leader claims multiple countries prepped to provide Iran nuclear weapons following US strikes

Former Russian president asserts Iran's nuclear program will continue despite U.S. strikes on key facilities.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics June 21

Trump attacks Iran nuclear sites: Are our troops in danger from retaliatory strikes?

Iran warns of consequences for U.S. intervention in its conflict as Trump weighs striking nuclear sites, putting American troops at Middle Eastern bases at increased risk.

VIDEO June 18

Hegseth won't disclose if he's advised Trump on Mideast strike options

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is questioned about potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict at a Senate Armed Services hearing.

Crime June 18

Trump admin deploys 2K more troops to blue city for anti-ICE riots

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered 2,000 more National Guard troops into the field to protect ICE agents and federal property while Los Angeles faces civil unrest.

VIDEO June 14

Army chief musician sings National Anthem at 250th anniversary parade

Chief musician Staff Sgt. Caroline Nielson sings the National Anthem to kick off the Army's 250th anniversary parade.

VIDEO June 14

Trump is leading the way to ensure US interests are safe in Middle East: Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses whether President Donald Trump is communicating with Iran's leadership on 'Fox & Friend Weekend.'

Pete Hegseth June 12

Democrat grills Hegseth on whether he'll take 'accountability' for Signal chat once DOD IG report drops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Rep. Moulton regarding potential disclosure of classified information about F-18 launch times for Houthi strikes on Signal.

Secretary of Defense June 12

California Dem tells Hegseth he's an 'embarrassment' to the US, should 'get the hell out' of the DOD

Tensions erupted on Capitol Hill as Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'get the hell out' of the Defense Department.

VIDEO June 11

Democrat criticizes defense secretary over money for military parade

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down the heated moments of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second day taking questions from senators about the department's spending on 'Special Report.'

Los Angeles June 11

Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti-ICE riots: 'Not about lethality'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood by the Trump administration's National Guard federalization and U.S. Marines deployment to the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots.

VIDEO June 10

Pete Hegseth defends deployment of troops to LA during tense congressional hearing

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down the scrutiny Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces on Capitol Hill over the deployment of troops to Los Angeles and the department's budget on 'Special Report.'

Pete Hegseth June 10

Hegseth defends National Guard LA deployments, says ICE agents must be protected

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcefully defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles during a hearing on Tuesday.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash June 7

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reveals why military recruitment has soared under Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlights historic military recruitment numbers, with the Army alone reaching 61,000 recruits for fiscal year 2025, driven by renewed patriotism.

Opinion June 5

DAVID MARCUS: Why Navy ships should not be named for gay rights icons

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk at the start of Pride month, arguing that warships should not be named after individuals celebrated primarily for their sexuality.

Secretary of Defense June 4

Trump nominates seasoned military leaders to head vital global commands

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Trump's nomination of two military officials to lead key commands for CENTCOM in Florida and AFRICOM in Germany.

Border security June 2

New voluntary deployment lets DOD civilian workers back Homeland Security efforts amid immigration crackdown

Pentagon authorizes civilian employees to volunteer at the southern border, aiding Homeland Security in national security goals amid immigration crackdown.

Navy May 30

Navy halts dog and cat experiments; PETA writes Hegseth about US taxpayer-funded animal tests

PETA called for a comprehensive audit to eliminate waste and abuse in military animal testing, highlighting cruel experiments on pigs and rats.

MILITARY May 28

Pentagon eyes 50% reduction in permanent changes of station as military families brace for moving high season

The Pentagon is ordering sweeping cuts to PCS moves in a bid to save $2.5B and ease burdens on military families facing burnout and instability.

Opinion May 28

US military vulnerabilities threaten Trump's 'peace-through-strength' strategy

President Trump advances his 'peace-through-strength' strategy, addressing military vulnerabilities and budget challenges in the Middle East and Asia.